Matter Aggregation: A Design Studio at Uva

Crafts and materials are becoming increasingly important in forming various ways of matter aggregation for architecture. The book "Matter Aggregation at UVA" seeks new values of wood craft for contemporary architectural design by introducing digital design and robotic fabrication techniques. It integrates explorations of traditional crafts with digital fabrication techniques, establishing a digital crafting as a new field for contemporary practice. It explores computational mechanisms and diagrammatic grammar within these craft-based aggregation systems, paying close attention to geometrical configurations, material effects, and fabrication details.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 180 pages
Publication date: 04 January 2022
Publisher: Oro Editions

In the realm of human-machine collaborations thriving in the digital age, the role of crafts and materials in shaping diverse forms of matter aggregation for architecture is gaining significant importance. Drawing inspiration from the pedagogical exploration of the design studio—Matter Aggregation at UVA—this book endeavors to uncover fresh values of wood craft for contemporary architectural design. By integrating digital design and robotic fabrication techniques into the design process for timber buildings, the book seeks to redefine the potential of wood craftsmanship in the modern era. This innovative approach blends explorations of traditional crafts with cutting-edge digital fabrication techniques, thus establishing a digital crafting as a vibrant and emerging field for contemporary practice.

The book delves into the computational mechanisms and diagrammatic grammar inherent in these craft-based aggregation systems, meticulously examining geometrical configurations, material effects, and fabrication details. It harnesses the unique qualities of these elements to create a spatiality that is both distinctive and captivating. Through its comprehensive exploration, the book offers valuable insights into the potential of crafts and materials in shaping the future of architectural design, paving the way for innovative and sustainable building practices.

Weight: 588g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781951541750